Writing online can be a daunting task, specially if you write for a niche and try to keep up with an agenda, people lose interest really fast these days, and most mainstream blogs and sites fight for the attention of their readers, knowing they can lose them at an alarming pace if new content isn't … Continue reading Be true to yourself and your readers.
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Going forward.
So it's that time again, and some people are already busy doing typical new-year promises and future goals lists. I'm no different, but I avoid promises I can't keep and my goals are rather simple when compared with most of the population. As life goes on, I just want to enjoy a growing relationship with … Continue reading Going forward.
Why I enjoy having a low profile.
Just the other day, someone asked me why I didn't write about my blog on other communities. First, it's bad etiquette to push your own stuff in the house of others. Second, I rather enjoy having a low profile on this hobby. Having a low profile means I can still have fun while doing reviews … Continue reading Why I enjoy having a low profile.
Reviews and my new approach to the blog.
I must admit that I got mixed feelings about reviewing headphones. My problem happens before I start writing, I feel like I'm not good enough to pass along my opinion in a language I don't fully grasp yet. This insecurity isn't new to me but it's still a handicap I often try to vanquish by … Continue reading Reviews and my new approach to the blog.
Why I’m leaving audiophile communities.
This is a follow-up Audiophiles please be nice online. Audiophile communities are an amazing way to learn about new gear, new mods and also meet some cool people who enjoy the hobby. Sadly those same harbors of knowledge can be really negative, some members ruin the fun for everyone, be it with constant entitled nagging … Continue reading Why I’m leaving audiophile communities.
Audiophiles please be nice online.
I should say that in the past I was very aggressive towards some of the bullshit in the audiophile hobby, these days I'm less inclined to attack fellow audiophiles. It's also no secret I can be very blunt if someone tries to shove pseudoscience up my ass, seriously don't even try it. With that out … Continue reading Audiophiles please be nice online.
Innerfidelity after Tyll Hertsens.
So Tyll retired to travel the world in his van Putt, hope he's having fun and also hope he shares that fun with his old readers. After all, some of us enjoy other things besides Headphones. Anyway, the new editor behind Innerfidelity is the reason I'm writing this entry, you see Mr. Rafe Arnott is … Continue reading Innerfidelity after Tyll Hertsens.
Improving the blog.
Finally had some time to update my blog, mostly trying to comply with the new European Union's privacy laws, the disclaimer is now better and more visible across the blog. I removed the obligation of having to insert an email address on both the contact page and commentary section. It will give me more work with … Continue reading Improving the blog.
It’s a new year after all.
My blog is an important part of my life, thus I started this year upgrading my WordPress.com plan to a premium one and "redesigning" my little space on the internet. Until now I'm happy with the changes, even if I still need to improve my photographic skills. I don't have any monetary return from my … Continue reading It’s a new year after all.
My blogging goals.
When I first started my blog my main idea was to improve my written English and also share some of my opinions, but since then my blogging goals changed a bit. So now I'll write about the current state of the blog and also some things to come. One of the most visited pages on … Continue reading My blogging goals.
If you enjoy your hobby write a blog.
When I wrote my first opinions on this blog I did it mostly to vent some criticisms related to the audiophile hobby. I was truly tired of not having a voice in the community. After being quiet for decades I had the need to stand my ground on controversial subjects, even if I had to … Continue reading If you enjoy your hobby write a blog.
Crazy collector prices in ebay and other strange occurrences.
Since my last article about the history of Beyerdynamic, I had very little free time for writing, after all this is a personal blog and I work night shifts, so inspiration is not really around the corner. On a very personal level some important things happened or are happening right now, so these days my … Continue reading Crazy collector prices in ebay and other strange occurrences.
My domain is up and running.
I got one grip about using the .pt domain. I can’t anonymise the whois, lucky me that I gave my old address (still redirects to my new one) , even so my email is there and I can’t do much about it because I was under the impression that I could put my whois private … Continue reading My domain is up and running.
Journeymantoolbox.pt
I got my own domain… 😀 I need to wait for some more things to put it up.
Magazines, news, written stuff and some thoughts.
They are faces of the same coin, in one you can read about audiophile gear and in the other you can read about music. They are called “Audio & Cinema em Casa” and “Blitz” These two magazines are old in Portugal, the audiophile one is about 20 years old and the music one comes from … Continue reading Magazines, news, written stuff and some thoughts.
